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Sudan: Explosions/remote violence in Khartoum

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— 🇸🇩: October 18, 2026 Sudanese military sources reported intercepting multiple RSF suicide drones targeting strategic infrastructure and military installations across Gedaref and Kassala states. Reported targets included the Upper Atbara and Setit dam complex, Khashm El-Girba dam, and the 2nd Infantry Division headquarters in Gedaref. Military sources said air defenses and ground fire intercepted the drones, with no casualties or major damage reported. This marks the second reported wave of drone attacks on eastern Sudan in recent weeks, following strikes on September 15. #Sudan @NewsFromSudan

Event details

Disorder type
political violence
Event type
explosions/remote violence
Sub-event
air/drone strikes
Interaction
state forces
Key actors
Independent
Location
Khartoum
Coordinates
15.5963, 32.5450
Source platform
telegram

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Source

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